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Free & Low-Cost Community Health Centers in Philadelphia, PA

72 free and low-cost community health centers in Philadelphia, 72 with sliding-scale fees, 72 accepting Medicaid.

Operated by Family Practice & Counseling Services Network Inc

4700 Wissahickon Ave, Suite 118
Philadelphia, PA 19144-4248
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics…

Operated by Greater Philadelphia Health Action Inc

1401 S 4th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147-5948
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics…

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Operated by Mazzoni Center

1348 Bainbridge St
Philadelphia, PA 19147-1810
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Primary care, Substance-use treatment

Operated by Greater Philadelphia Health Action Inc

1401 S 31st St
Philadelphia, PA 19146-3506
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy…

Operated by Greater Philadelphia Health Action Inc

432 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19123-4004
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy…

Operated by Public Health Management Corp

216 W Somerset St
Philadelphia, PA 19133-3534
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics, Primary care…

Operated by Philadelphia Fight

1211 Chestnut St STE 605
Philadelphia, PA 19107-4117
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care

Operated by Esperanza Health Center, Inc.

4417 N 6th St
Philadelphia, PA 19140-2319
Sliding scale Uninsured OK Medicaid

Services: Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics…

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Sliding-scale care in Philadelphia: what the numbers say

Every center listed provides care regardless of your insurance status, with fees set by your income, so a visit costs less, or nothing, when you earn less. Bring a photo ID and proof of income to your first visit, and ask whether they can enroll you in Medicaid or marketplace coverage the same day.

Of the 72 centers listed in Philadelphia, 72 offer sliding-scale fees, 72 accept Medicaid, and 72 treat uninsured patients. Call ahead to confirm new-patient availability and bring photo ID and proof of income (a paystub or self-declaration). FQHC patient navigators can enroll you in Medicaid or marketplace coverage the same day you are seen.

Services available in Philadelphia

  • Enabling services (72 centers)
  • Primary care (66 centers)
  • Behavioral health (39 centers)
  • On-site pharmacy (33 centers)
  • Pediatrics (31 centers)
  • Dental (30 centers)
  • OB/GYN & maternal health (25 centers)
  • Substance-use treatment (14 centers)

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Common questions

Do community health centers in Philadelphia accept Medicaid?

72 of the 72 centers listed accept Medicaid. Federally funded health centers also treat uninsured patients and charge on a sliding scale based on household income.

Is there a free or low-cost clinic in Philadelphia?

72 of the 72 centers listed offer sliding-scale fees. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

What services do Philadelphia community health centers offer?

Services at the centers listed include Enabling services, Primary care, Behavioral health, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics.

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